
Other Science
A course by
University of Auckland
A globally recognised doctorate involving original research in over 100 subjects, supervised by leading academics, available full-time or part-time at multiple Auckland campuses.
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing

Develop and complete an original research project at doctoral level under academic supervision.

Expand personal, professional, and academic skills through workshops, seminars, and training resources.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Auckland is an advanced research degree enabling students to undertake original independent research under expert supervision. The PhD is available in more than 100 different subjects and typically requires three to four years of full-time study (or six to eight years part-time). Students develop their thesis proposal in the first year, progress through confirmation milestones, and submit a thesis for examination, which includes an oral component. Doctoral candidates benefit from access to skills workshops, library and research adviser support, and postgraduate career guidance. Graduates gain advanced specialist and transferable skills for careers in academia, industry, government, and beyond.
What you need to know first
A masters degree, or a bachelors (honours) degree with first-class or second-class (first division) honours, or equivalent academic qualification



Other Science
A course by
University of Auckland
A globally recognised doctorate involving original research in over 100 subjects, supervised by leading academics, available full-time or part-time at multiple Auckland campuses.
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing

Develop and complete an original research project at doctoral level under academic supervision.

Expand personal, professional, and academic skills through workshops, seminars, and training resources.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Auckland is an advanced research degree enabling students to undertake original independent research under expert supervision. The PhD is available in more than 100 different subjects and typically requires three to four years of full-time study (or six to eight years part-time). Students develop their thesis proposal in the first year, progress through confirmation milestones, and submit a thesis for examination, which includes an oral component. Doctoral candidates benefit from access to skills workshops, library and research adviser support, and postgraduate career guidance. Graduates gain advanced specialist and transferable skills for careers in academia, industry, government, and beyond.
What you need to know first
A masters degree, or a bachelors (honours) degree with first-class or second-class (first division) honours, or equivalent academic qualification


In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 4 locations

Write a high-quality thesis and successfully defend it in an oral examination.
A research proposal in an area for which supervision is available
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 4 locations

Write a high-quality thesis and successfully defend it in an oral examination.
A research proposal in an area for which supervision is available